--- title: "Tenders for the Provision of Advocacy Service for Young Carers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-20" --- # Tenders for the Provision of Advocacy Service for Young Carers Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-562b8e6d-b9c8-4cc5-8fa1-b2a734e5ee9e.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the Provision of Advocacy Service for Young Carers within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open procurement process aims to engage a qualified provider to help young carers address barriers they face in achieving educational success, social opportunities, and accessing health services. The tender period will close on 19 January 2017 at 09:00 hrs, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and last for a year, concluding on 31 March 2018. The relevant industry category for this contract is Administrative healthcare services, with the associated CPV classification codes indicating a focus on health and social work services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and advocacy sectors, particularly those with experience in youth support and healthcare services. Providers that can demonstrate expertise in social work or offer innovative solutions to support young carers will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in this tender process can lead to valuable partnerships with the local council and contribute to enhancing community support services in Sandwell. ## Notice Tenders for the Provision of Advocacy Service for Young Carers Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a provider to provide an advocacy service to young carers across Sandwell that helps address issues that are preventing the young carers from achieving in school, having social opportunities and promotes access to health services. The duration of the contract will be for 1 year ending on 31 March 2018 ('contract period'). If you would like to tender for this provision , please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal and from the homepage click on 'Register' to complete the simple registration process. Note: In the Business Classifications tab please choose the 8531000 -5 Administrative Social Services Once logged into the system, click on 'Tenders' from the top menu bar to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the provision of Tenders for the Provision of Advocacy Service for Young Carers opportunity you should click on 'View Details'. You will then have access to the 'Express Interest' button at the bottom of the screen which will provide you with immediate access to the Invitation To Tender and related documents. If you require any further help in respect of the Supplier Portal please contact the In-tend Support Team on 0844 272 8810. The closing date for the completed ITT is 19 January 2017 at 09:00 hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888c95b6-5486-412a-a2dd-fe39fa373873 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2016 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888c95b6-5486-412a-a2dd-fe39fa373873 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888c95b6-5486-412a-a2dd-fe39fa373873 20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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